Certification

The Center for Health Design (CHD) is your primary source for the information and tools you’ll need to prepare for the EDAC examination and maintain your credentials.

The exam costs $355 at U.S. and Canada locations; and $420 at locations outside of the U.S. and Canada. Click here to find a testing location. If you are a student or believe that your firm should receive a discounted rate - please enter the correct discount code when registering for the exam or edac [at] healthdesign [dot] org (email us) to inquire.

□ 4. Receive Notice to Schedule (NTS) from Castle within 5-7 business days

• This email will contain a username, password and link to schedule

□ 5. Schedule your exam at your preferred date and location

• NOTE: If you are taking the EDAC exam at a conference, you must schedule the exam 30 days prior to the test date to be on the roster. Scheduling after the deadline will result in an additional “walk-in fee” of $50. Please contact edac [at] healthdesign [dot] org to guarantee seating for the exam.

□ 6. Receive email Confirmation Notice

• This email will have instructions with exact location of the test site and what you need to bring